The Canary Islands are a near perfect family holiday destination. The climate is subtropical and there’s plenty of sunshine, the coastlines of these seven islands are beautiful and varied, there are national parks, impressive volcanic mountains, and there’s plenty of cultural appeal and local colour. The Canary Islands are also well developed for family travel, so our Gurus had plenty of choice when it came to curating their recommendations for the best hotels on the Canary Islands for families.

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But that doesn’t mean choosing family friendly hotels on the Canary Islands is a simple task. Each of the islands has its own charm, and they’re all quite different, so you’ll have to choose your island to begin with.

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Tenerife is the largest and busiest, this is where you’ll find the Pico del Teide volcano and, on the beaches to the quieter north coast, the famous black volcanic sand. Gran Canaria offers everything from ever-changing sand-dunes to verdant valleys and wonderful beaches along the eastern coast, on a mini-continent with its numerous micro-climates. Lanzarote feels the most tropical, with whitewashed, flat-roofed houses in small hamlets and fishing villages, in amongst the strange, almost lunar landscapes and the golden sandy beaches.

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Tiny La Gomera offers laurel forests and banana plantations, rather than the usual resort lined beaches, with a steep volcano and impressive rocky gorges. Fuerteventura is the closest island to Africa and probably the most colourful, with its long stretches of sand backed by a volcanic backdrop. And remote El Hierro, in the middle of the Atlantic, is a UNESCO geopark with a rocky coastline and a slow pace.

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16 of the Best Hotels on the Canary Islands for Families

The Best Beach Hotels on the Canary Islands for Families

• If you want all the bells and whistles, including the pick of eight restaurants, numerous bars, acres of private subtropical gardens and direct beach access then the Bahia del Duque is for you. There are around 350 rooms, suites and deluxe private villas in this complex, but there’s around six acres of land, so you’ll certainly not be cramped.
• The Hotel Santa Catalina in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, is a great value beach resort with excellent facilities. There are around two hundred rooms and suites to choose from, many of them with sea views, plus a choice of restaurants and pools, lovely gardens and direct beach access.

• The Baobab Suites just outside Costa Adeje on Tenerife, is a collection of 125 cutting-edge contemporary suites and apartments with minimalist decor and white colour schemes. The seafaring suites have decked balconies, and you can also have a private pool and hot tub. There’s also a kid’s club offering lots of different activities.
• The Hotel Botanico in Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife is a five-star spa hotel with lovely sea views. There are around 250 simple, yet elegant rooms, suites and penthouse suites, some with private balconies and hot tubs. Plus an excellent restaurant and kid’s club, and you’re surrounded by tropical gardens.

The Canary Island's Best Value Hotels for Families

• The Finca Marisa is a cheerful, traditional B&B in the tiny village of Tina on Lanzarote. There are just five rooms and a communal terrace with wonderful views of the mountains. Rooms start from around £45 per night.
• For around £55 per night you can stay at the Hotel El Patio in Garachio, Tenerife. It’s close to the beach and surrounded by nature reserves and there are 26 fairly traditional, yet elegant rooms in pastel colours. There’s also a pool, gardens and a terrace.

• Fonda de la Tea is a great value option on Gran Canaria, set in the hills with stunning valley views from its 11 rooms and one villa. All have private balconies and there are also gorgeous communal terraces and a pool. Rooms start from around £75 per night.
• Also on Gran Canaria, the Hotel el Mondalon is a traditional finca with ten rooms, a pretty garden, heated pool and excellent restaurant, right by a national park.

Best Rural Hotels for Families on the Canary Islands

• The Eco Finca de Arrieta is a relaxed eco-escape on Lanzarote with accommodation ranging from magnificent, marble-floored yurts to eco villas or ‘eco towers’. The complex is surrounded by mango, banana and lime groves and there’s a playground and trampoline for the kids.
• If you’re looking for a small, family-friendly getaway oasis, then Casa Tomarén on Lanzarote might be for you. There are six luxurious, Moroccan-feeling villas surrounded by vineyards, orchards and beautiful gardens. You’re close to the beach and they offer a babysitting service.

• If you want to be close to the beach, the Finca las Longueras on Gran Canaria is a nice choice. This traditional, bright red coloured country house has 10 elegant rooms, lush gardens, a pool and an excellent table d’hote.
• La Casona del Patio on Tenerife is a quaint, easy-going hotel converted from a lovely 17th century manor house. There are 20 comfortable rooms with some nice antiques and a wonderful seafood restaurant specialising in traditional dishes.

The Best Family Resorts on the Canary Islands

• Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort on Gran Canaria is a magnificent seaside resort with luxurious details. There’s a Basque-French restaurant, a huge spa and even a piano bar and live music venue to share between those staying in these 560 rooms and suites, plus beautiful lagoon pools and direct beach access.
• Fuerteventura’s Barcelo Castillo Beach Resort is a great value seaside resort bribing with activities. There are 382 plush rooms, three pools an onsite theatre and a range of restaurants to choose from.

• The Jardin Tecina on La Gomera is an elegant, clifftop beach resort with around 460 rooms and suites with private balconies and sea views. There’s an excellent restaurant, bars and pools and a beauty centre and spa. There’s also plenty of activists on offer - golf, tennis, volleyball and all kinds of watersports.

If you haven't found the perfect sprot for your family on our Guru's list of 16 of the Best Hotels on the Canary Islands for Families you could:

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay on the Canary Islands?
• Or refine your search by island and consider only the best places to stay on Gran Canaria? or the best places to stay on Tenerife? or the best places to stay on Lanzarote?
• Or you could refine your search by the kind of hotel you fancy and check out our Guru's recommendations for the 10 of the Best Beach hotels in the Canary Islands? or for 7 Great Guesthouses and B&Bs in the Canary Islands? or the 12 of the Best Rural Hotels in the Canary Islands?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

16 of the Best Hotels on the Canary Islands for Families

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Monday, 2nd May 2022